This year, Terry Witt celebrated Bike to Work Week with his grandchildren — ages six and nine — at an annual family-friendly community bike ride, sponsored by the Bartlett Park District and local business.

The ride started at Happy Trails Park, continuing on side paths and trails.

“The route is quiet and safe,” Witt said. “You see Burley carts and training wheels. You can come out and walk.”

Throughout the week, people heading to work on the Metra from the Bartlett station received a complimentary cup of coffee and bike maps.

Witt said many people were bike commuting to the Metra just for Bike to Work Week, and added that he would like to see people continuing to ride after the week is over, “so it’s not just a week, [but] a way of life.”

The detailed map allows people to personalize directions to the preserves, trails and visitor centers.

They can also measure routes for biking trails, roads and sidewalks, as well as search for events and recreational activities.

People can customize their outings on a needs basis through the search function and sort results based on the distance of their starting location (i.e., work, home, etc.). Users are also able to print maps with notes, including drawings and measurements, and they can share results on social media, emails or instant messages.

The new interactive map will make it easier to plan bike outings and bike to work trips.